2013 HANDMADE ORNAMENT EXCHANGE

December 20, 2013

It has been so fun to head up the ornament exchange again this year. Every afternoon we run down to the post office box to see if we have received a little package with something for our tree. It’s our first year to ever have a Christmas tree and thanks to all of my sewing friends it is full of beautiful handmade ornaments. Look at all of the amazing ornaments that we now have. Click on the coordinating number or blog link to see the tutorials/information for all of the ornaments that you see so that you can make them too.

I decided that I had plenty of sewing projects on my table for the season so chose to work with clay this year instead for my ornament. They are really easy to make and I am so excited to show you how.

On the Day of Pentecost Peter quoted the prophet Joel (Acts 2:21’And it shall be that everyone who call on the name of the Lord will be saved.’)

To call on the name of the Lord is to acknowledge the authority and power of the Lord, and follow in obedience by meeting the terms of pardon.

The apostle Peter did not tell those on the Day of Pentecost to say the “sinner’s prayer.” Saying the “sinner’s prayer” is not calling on the name of the Lord.

Peter preached the death, burial, and bodily resurrection of Jesus. Peter declared the Jesus was Lord and Christ. (Acts 2: 22-26) They obviously believed Peter’s preaching because they asked the question(Acts 2:37 …..”Brethren what shall we do?”)Peter did not tell them to say the “sinner’s prayer.” What was Peter’s response to their question? (Acts 2:38 Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.)

THE NARRATIVE OF CALLING ON THE NAME OF THE LORD.1. FAITH: Believe in the death, burial, and bodily resurrection of Jesus. Accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.2. CONFESSION: Acknowledge Jesus as the Christ and the Son of God.3. REPENTANCE: Make the commitment to turn from sin and turn toward God.4. WATER BAPTISM: Be immersed into Christ for the forgiveness of your sins.

HOW DID THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD? (Acts 8:25-40

1. Philip preached Jesus to him. (Acts 8:35)2. He confessed Jesus as The Christ the Son of God. (Acts 8:37)3. He was baptized in water. Immersed by Philip. (Acts 8:38-39)The Ethiopian eunuch did not say the sinner’s pray nor was he asked to do so by Philip.

Romans 10:13 for “WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.”

Romans 10:9-10 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.

To call on the name of the Lord is to acknowledge His power and authority and confess Him as Lord and Christ . (Acts 2:26,Acts 8:37, Romans 10:9-10) To call on the Name of the Lord is to repent and be baptized. (Acts 2:38)

WE ARE TOLD TO CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD TO BE SAVED.

We are never told we are saved by “faith only.” We are never told that saying the “sinner’s prayer” is calling on the name of the Lord.

IF SAYING THE “SINNER’S PRAYER” IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR SALVATION? THEN WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SALVATION.

Kelli, I had so much fun participating in this year’s ornament exchange. Thank you for inviting me! And thank you so much for my ornament. I think I mentioned this to you already, but it’s my first NY ornament and will be cherished for years to come. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

About Me

Hi, I'm Kelli. I am the writer, creator, and designer behind True Bias. I live in Denver, CO where I design patterns for home sewers and sew clothing for myself and family. To learn more about me and True Bias Patterns click here.